Who we are:
Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?
We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we've achieved double unicorn status and taken on more than 4 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we’ve got big growth plans.
Want to join us?
The role.
As an Operations Data Analyst at Zilch, you will be a key member of our Operations Data domain, one of four core areas within our data mesh framework. This domain is focused on managing customer interactions and resolving issues efficiently to ensure users receive prompt and effective support. It also includes business risk management, such as fraud detection and credit decisioning, which are essential for maintaining customer trust and security.
At Zilch, we are committed to improving the customer experience through data-driven operational excellence. If you have a growth mindset, are passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful decisions, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and enjoy optimising processes, we'd love to hear from you
Day to day responsibilities.
- Perform root cause analysis to support the design effective process automations to improve efficiency.
- Work with engineers and data scientists to deliver data products.
- Develop and maintain database tables and dashboards (e.g., DBT,Looker) to deliver actionable insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design metrics and KPIs that measure the value of process improvements.
- Enable informed decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights.
- Ensure the seamless flow of data pipelines, proactively monitoring and resolving data-related issues to maintain operational excellence.
- Contribute to the extended data team to improve our technical skills and ways of working.
- Work closely with IT, DevOps, CRM, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth data integration and optimise CRM processes.
- Empower business users with self-service analytics through BI tools like Looker and Mixpanel.
- Identify and manage technical debt to maintain a high-performing data ecosystem
We're looking for...
- Strong knowledge of SQL and at least 2+ years of hands-on experience with Redshift (or equivalent analytic database).
- Experience working with Analytical Stack technologies including Fivetran, DBT, Looker, Python, and Airflow.
- Experienced using collaborative version control systems (such as GIT & GitHub) to manage the codebase and streamline development processes.
- Comfortable with general Data Warehousing concepts.
- Experience building dashboards, preferably with Looker.
- Proven track record of building robust and reliable data sets with a high level of control.
- Experience applying various analytics techniques to extract actionable insights.
- Understanding of advanced analytical methodologies, including statistical analysis and visualisation tools.
- Highly motivated and energised by the opportunity to make a positive impact on our customers and Zilch
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
- Experience and alternative qualifications considered in lieu of a STEM degree.
Benefits
Compensation & Savings
- Pension scheme - 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
- Death in Service scheme - 3x your annual basic salary to nominated beneficiaries
- Income Protection - up to 75% of annual basic salary to cover long term injury or illness
- Share Options Scheme
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance including;
- GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face)
- Prescribed medication
- In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care
- Mental health support
- Optical, dental & audiological cover
- Physiotherapy
- Advanced cancer cover
- Menopause support
- Employee Assistance Programme including
- Unlimited mental health sessions
- 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy
- 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support
- Savings & discounts on everyday shopping
- 1:1 personalised wellbeing consultations
- Gym membership discounts
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Enhanced adoption pay
Zilch App Rewards
- 5% cashback in Zilch rewards on purchases through the app
- £200 Zilch rewards bonus for WFH set up
Learning & Development
- Professional Qualifications
- Professional Memberships
- Learning Suite for e-courses
- Internal Training Programmes
- FCA & Regulatory training
Workplace Perks
- Hybrid Working 3 days in office
- Casual dress code
- Work related social events
- Free fruit, snacks, and refreshments in the office
Top Skills
What We Do
On a mission to eliminate the cost of consumer credit. For good.